Visiting Professor of Law

Location: Villanova

Posting Details

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Posting Details (Default Section)

Posting Number:
F

Position Title:
Visiting Professor of Law

Position Type:
Faculty

Location:
Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:
temporary

Department:
241-Law School Instruction

Position Summary:

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum.

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law invites applications for a Visiting Professor of Law during academic year 2026-27. The Visiting Professor is a part-time, non-tenure track, one semester appointment for either the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 semester. We are especially interested in candidates able to teach Criminal Law, Civil Procedure, or Business Organizations.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach one course in the Fall or Spring semester in accordance with the needs of the School of Law.
• Advise and support students through formal and informal means.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong classroom teaching skills
• Expertise in relevant area of law

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant record of successful teaching.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:

All applications are to include:

• Application cover letter
• Current and complete curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• List of 3 references (we will contact the references for finalists only)
• Unofficial academic transcripts. Official transcripts will be required from finalists only.
• Finalists will be required to submit a statement on their contributions to the University Mission and Enduring Commitments.

Mission Statement | Villanova University

Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled.

Posting Date:
06/09/2026

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
06/16/2026

Salary Posting Information:

Competitive

Salary Band:

Job Classification:
faculty